The Center for Motivation and Change
Josh King, PsyD
Taking it to the Streets with Felecia Pullen
Taking it to the Streets with Felecia Pullen
Taking it to the Streets with Felecia Pullen
Thursday 30th April 2020
Dr. Josh King chats with Felecia Pullen about The Pillars' mission to offer free mental health services to NYC's marginalized communities.
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Get the buttons here!Felecia Pullen's Mission: Bringing Mental Health Services to Marginalized Communities
We wanted to remove the barriers and increase access to holistic services across the lifespan of the individual in recovery. And so that is really what we have coined the chronic disease model for recovery, which is great, because those those days that they have for treatment, it's like nonsense.
Imagine a place where mental health services are accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Felecia Pullen is making this vision a reality in New York City with The Pillars, Manhattan’s first State-funded Recovery Community & Outreach Center. In this episode of 'The Beyond Addiction Show', Dr. Josh King sits down with Pullen to discuss her groundbreaking work in providing essential mental health services to underprivileged and marginalized communities, especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pillars isn't just another recovery center. It’s a sanctuary offering free holistic services like yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and reiki—treatments usually reserved for those with deeper pockets. With over 100 unique individuals benefiting from these services each month, The Pillars has become a beacon of hope for many. But Pullen's vision doesn't stop there. She has also partnered with Code Cooperative, a Harlem-based organization that helps justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals learn coding skills.
This partnership aims to open doors to better job opportunities through online learning platforms, thereby breaking the cycle of poverty and incarceration. Throughout the conversation, Pullen emphasizes the importance of public health messaging and the urgent need to remove barriers for those seeking mental health services. Her dedication shines through as she encourages listeners to support mental health initiatives, stressing that donations can significantly impact recovery journeys.
If you’re interested in how community-driven efforts can make a real difference in mental health and recovery, this episode is a must-listen. Pullen’s work with The Pillars offers a hopeful glimpse into what’s possible when compassion meets action.